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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,208.72, 1,195,983.52 and 291,767.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,208.72, 1,195,983.52 and 291,767.52 is: 437,713.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,208.72 : 1,195,983.52 = 291,767.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,208.72/1,195,983.52 = 291,767.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,208.72x = 1,195,983.52 × 291,767.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,208.72x = 348,949,145,591.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,949,145,591.27/797,208.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,713.66

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